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MANTOVA TO VENICE
Bike / Barge Tour from Mantova (8 days) or reverse
Pricing on the Comfort Barge, the Vita Pugna:
Low Season (April and October) $1190.00 USD per person based on double occupancy
High Season (May through September) $1310.00 USD per person based on double occupancy
**Does not include 50 Euro harbour charge payable to Captain onboard.
2012 Dates on the Vita Pugna Barge: Beginning April 29th, Sunday through Sunday: Mantova to Venice - and alternating Sundays, Venice to Mantova.
Pricing on the Comfort Deluxe Barge, the Ave Maria
Low Season (April and October) from $1265.00 to $1415.00 USD per person based on double occupancy
High Season (May through September) from $1385.00 to $1535.00 USD per person based on double occupancy
**Does not include 50 Euro harbour charge and 90 Euro bicycle fee payable to captain onboard.
2012 Dates on the Ave Maria Barge: Beginning March 31st, Saturday through Saturday: Mantova to Venice - and alternating Saturdays, Venice to Mantova
Please note prices may fluctuate based on the current exchange rate.
Payment in full at time of booking will protect against any future currency fluctuation.
Ask Margie about discounts that may apply when payment in full is made at time of booking. Discounts may vary depending upon the tour date as well the current exchange rate. Single prices are available upon request.
Starting from the enchanting Renaissance town of Mantova this itinerary winds its way along the Mincio and the Po, following the natural course of the longest Italian river. After a wonderful trip from the countryside to Po Delta, with its unbelievable wildlife, the most beautiful town of the world is waiting for you: Venice!
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Mantova
The cabins are available from 4 p.m. The boat is moored at Porto Catena, just a short walk from the city-centre. The meeting with the tour leader and the crew is scheduled at dinner-time, at 7 p.m. Mantova is one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Italy, where a lot of worldwide known artists left their masterpieces, thanks to the assignment of the the famous Gonzaga family.
Day 2: Mantova –Governolo–Zelo (approx. 50 km by bike).
The boat takes you to Governolo, stronghold of the Mincio Pirates, where there is the biggest basin of Italy, built in order to control the Mincio River. Here you take the bikes and start the ride, keeping on following the River Po, until the village of Ostiglia, with the ruins of a medieval fortress. After a ride along the ‘Canal Bianco” you will reach Zelo, where the barge will moor for the night.
Day 3: Zelo–Ferrara–Adria (approx. 50 km by bike +60 km by bus).
The boat takes you to Governolo, stronghold of the Mincio Pirates, where there is the biggest basin of Italy, built in order to control the Mincio River. Here you take the bikes and start the ride, keeping on following the River Po, until the village of Ostiglia, with the ruins of a medieval fortress. After a ride along the ‘Canal Bianco” you will reach Zelo, where the barge will moor for the night.
Day 4: Adria–Porto Viro–Albarella (approx. 35/55 km).
The boat will bring you to Porto Viro, from where you will start the daily ride into the maze of the Po Delta, an uncontaminated paradise between marshes and lagoons of the Po, pedalling in the heart of nature. The destination is Albarella, a private island of ancient traditions. In case of low water you will start cycling directly from Adria, for approximately 55 km.
Day 5: Albarella–Chioggia (approx. 40 km).
You will be suspended between water and land, as you will pedal between the Po Delta and the mouth of the River Adige. You follow then the Po-Brondolo waterway, which links the river to the Venetian lagoon. You will stay overnight in Chioggia, famous as “the little Venice” A visit to the fish market at dawn is an absolute ‘must’.
Day 6: Chioggia –Venice (approx. 30 km).
The boat brings you to the Natural reserve of Ca’ Roman, a sandy islet surrounded by pinewoods. Pedalling along the lagoon, you reach Pellestrina: from here, riding on the new cycle path you reach the ferry landing stage. A short ferry-boat ride takes you then up the Lido island, along the ‘Murazzi’, with a stop in Malamocco, the ancient harbour. The overnight is at the Island of Giudecca, not far from St. Mark’s square, with an amazing view of the lagoon.
Day 7: Venice
Free day. After a wonderful awakening with a view on the lagoon, you have the whole day at your disposal, to discover the magnificent historical centre of the capital of the “Repubblica Serenissima”, or its wonderful islands. At your disposal you have a free ticket allowing you to use the boat transportation network and some suggested itineraries.
Day 8: Venice
After breakfast and the customary goodbyes, free time for individual visits, or return home if you haven't booked any additional nights.
(subject to changes)
Included in tour:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Full board (breakfast, dinner and a self-made/packed lunch)
- Tea/Coffee on board
- Bed and Bath linens for cabin
- Detailed route description, maps and info -pack
- Tour leader for bikers
- Mid week cabin service and change of linens
- Entrance and visit fees as described in the programme
- Harbour charges
- Bus transfer Ferrara-Zelo or reverse
Not included in tour:
- Harbor taxes 60 E to paid with cash on board.
- Airfare
- Entrance to Venues not described in the programme
- Alcoholic beverages available on board
- Gratuities to crew (please tip in Euro
- Transfer between airport and barge
- Personal purchases
- Travel Insurance
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